CVE-2011-4953

Published: 27 October 2014

The set_mgmt_parameters function in item.py in cobbler before 2.2.2 allows context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code via vectors related to the use of the yaml.load function instead of the yaml.safe_load function, as demonstrated using Puppet.

Priority

Status

Package	Release	Status
cobbler Launchpad, Ubuntu, Debian	hardy	Does not exist
	lucid	Does not exist
	natty	Ignored (end of life)
	oneiric	Ignored (end of life)
	precise	Released (2.2.2-0ubuntu1)
	quantal	Released (2.2.2-0ubuntu1)
	raring	Released (2.2.2-0ubuntu1)
	upstream	Needs triage

References

https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2011-4953
NVD
Launchpad
Debian

Bugs

https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/oneiric/+source/cobbler/+bug/858883
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=811920

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